Paul T. DeRoche, 91, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center on May 31, 2024. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late Edward DeRoche and Catherine (O’Keefe) DeRoche. Paul graduated from Mount St. Charles Academy and Providence College. He retired from The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce after serving 37 years as a Senior Vice President for Government Affairs.
Paul is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dr. Helen M. Caldwell. He also is survived by his brothers, Dr. Edward DeRoche of San Diego, CA, and Dr. Robert DeRoche of Milwaukee, WI. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosamond Nalewski. He is further survived by his five children Mary Sette and her husband Steve, Nancy Purdue and her husband William, Jane Norris and her husband Michael, Thomas DeRoche and his wife Jennifer, and Michelle DeRoche Robertson and her late husband Alexander Robertson. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Paul loved golfing and watching horse racing. He and his wife, Helen enjoyed spending time in Florida, Washington D.C. and Newport. He was also devoted to their Maltese puppy, Eliza, who gave him great comfort in his last months.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, June 11th, at 11:00 AM, in St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 191 School Street, Lincoln, RI. The family will receive guests prior to the Mass, on June 11th, from 10:00-11:00 AM, in St. Ambrose Church. The burial will be private.
A Celebration of Life luncheon, will follow the Mass at Kirkbrae County Club in Lincoln.
In lieu flowers, donations to the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center or The Alzheimer’s Association of Rhode Island, in Paul's memory, would be greatly appreciated.
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